Welcome to Year 6
Happy New Year and welcome to Spring 1!
We are looking forward to an exciting and busy half term in Year 6. In History, pupils will be exploring the fascinating topic of Crime and Punishment, learning how laws and consequences have changed over time. In Science, we will be studying Electricity, building on prior knowledge as children investigate circuits, components and how electricity powers everyday life.
This half term in English, we will be reading the non-fiction picture book Beasts from the Deep. Inspired by this text, pupils will be writing a non-chronological report about a mysterious deep-sea creature, as well as a narrative describing a submarine’s dramatic descent into the darkest depths of the ocean.
Please remember to encourage regular reading at home to earn extra dojos. A huge congratulations to those pupils who have already achieved their Bronze Dojo Badge and well done to everyone else who is very close. Keep reading at home and following our school values to earn as many dojos as possible.
Homework should be handed in every Wednesday. Please also note that PE will be a little different this half term:
Take care,
Mrs Hudson-Dodds & Mrs Hardie
We are looking forward to an exciting and busy half term in Year 6. In History, pupils will be exploring the fascinating topic of Crime and Punishment, learning how laws and consequences have changed over time. In Science, we will be studying Electricity, building on prior knowledge as children investigate circuits, components and how electricity powers everyday life.
This half term in English, we will be reading the non-fiction picture book Beasts from the Deep. Inspired by this text, pupils will be writing a non-chronological report about a mysterious deep-sea creature, as well as a narrative describing a submarine’s dramatic descent into the darkest depths of the ocean.
Please remember to encourage regular reading at home to earn extra dojos. A huge congratulations to those pupils who have already achieved their Bronze Dojo Badge and well done to everyone else who is very close. Keep reading at home and following our school values to earn as many dojos as possible.
Homework should be handed in every Wednesday. Please also note that PE will be a little different this half term:
- Cricket with a coach from Lancashire Cricket will take place on Wednesdays
- Gymnastics with Mr Low will take place on Thursdays
Take care,
Mrs Hudson-Dodds & Mrs Hardie
Any queries, please send an email to
[email protected]
[email protected]
Spring One
Here are some of the topics that we will be covering this half term...
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History: Crime and Punishment
Science: Electricity DT: Bridges RE: Why do some people believe in God? PSHE: Keeping Safe Computing: Binary Music: A New Year Carol Outdoor PE: Cricket Indoor PE: Gymnastics 
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English
This half term, we will be focusing on both narrative and non-narrative writing based on the book 'Beasts from the Deep'. Maths In Maths this half term, we will be exploring ratio, algebra and decimals. |
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Important InformationHOMEWORK Homework will be given out on a Friday and is due in the following Wednesday. PE KITS We will be doing PE every Wednesday and Thursday. Children should make sure their PE stays in school for the whole half term. READING Please make sure you are reading for at least 20 minutes a day. Make sure you get your reading record signed by an adult at home each time too. Reading records are checked regularly. Every time you record your reading you are awarded a dojo. Will you achieve bronze, silver and gold this year? SATs InformationIn Year 6, all pupils in England take the Key Stage 2 SATs in May. These are national curriculum tests in English and Mathematics that help assess your child’s learning at the end of primary school. The tests are marked externally, and teacher assessments are used for writing and Science.
2026 KS2 SATs Dates & Test Schedule The statutory KS2 SATs for 2026 will take place in the week commencing Monday 11th May 2026. Here is the timetable for each test: Monday 11th May 2026
What the Tests Cover
Results & Reporting SATs papers are sent away for marking after the tests. Schools usually receive results in July, and these will be shared with parents before the end of the summer term.
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Key Dates for Year 66th March to 13th March - Bike Right - Bikeability English ActivitiesQuick SPAG Activities
A few SPAG activities...
... and not forgetting reading!
Maths ActivitiesQuick Arithmetic Challenges
These Maths activities will revisit your Year 5 Curriculum and are a great way to prepare you for the next step in Year 6.
Your timetables are incredibly important for so many aspects of Year 6 maths so remember - practice makes perfect!
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